Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. An award-winning reporter writing about stargazing and the night sky. Astrotourism is a rapidly growing travel trend for 2025, but ...

A vivid sunset fills the sky with deep shades of red, orange, and purple, creating a dramatic and captivating atmosphere. Dark clouds drift across the scene, adding contrast and texture to the glowing ...

City lights pollute the night sky. But there are still places to go for comets and stargazing. Dark sky parks and IDA-certified locations are the best places to view cosmic events. From Alaska to ...

On a cold winter night in a rural area, I looked through a scope to see the rings of Saturn for the first time. Connecting grade school science book descriptions with a real-life view amazed me. Even ...

Oregon has been abuzz with dark sky news lately. Over the last few years, we’ve seen announcements of new Dark Sky Parks, Dark Sky Communities and the biggest Dark Sky Sanctuary in the world — all in ...

Light pollution from a variety of sources, both on the ground and in orbit, is threatening the night sky at an alarming rate. According to one recent study, the world is currently seeing an average ...

International Dark Sky Week runs from April 13 to 20 and offers Oregonians many opportunities to celebrate at any of the state’s certified dark sky locations. International Dark Sky Week is a global ...

Research suggests that experiencing awe can make us feel happier, healthier and more connected — and few things inspire awe quite like a starry night sky. In Michigan, our rural landscapes and miles ...